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Merlinda Aguilar

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented House coordinator bringing 6 years of experience in providing leadership to caregiver's, 3 years of experience as Lead Medication Technician, and passionate newly graduated nursing student with demonstrated experience in various clinical settings. Proven ability to provide compassionate care and offer strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Throughout my nursing program, I have gained the knowledge to provide better and more delicate care with more attention to detail and I have learned to be a better patient advocate.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Medication Technician

Renaissance Village Rancho Belago
09.2019 - 08.2022
  • Resident safety checks
  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
  • Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
  • Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
  • Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
  • Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
  • Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
  • Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Discarding/ Destroying any expired or D/C medication
  • Hospice care
  • Alzheimer's/Dementia care
  • First Aid
  • Staff supervision

Med Tech/House Coordinator

Mountain Shadows Special Kids Homes
10.2013 - 03.2020
  • Assisting clients with ADL'S/ ISP'S
  • Bathing, grooming, dressing, transferring
  • Overlooking/Maintaining house organization
  • Overlooking/Maintaining daily staff documentation
  • Overlooking/maintaining house duties and responsibilities
  • Vitals
  • Maintaining medication overflow
  • Administering medication and feedings via G-Tube
  • Data entry
  • Trained and mentored all new personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
  • Conducted regular room inspections to verify compliance with housekeeping standards.
  • Scheduled and prioritized tasks to staff, overseeing work completion.
  • Increased employee performance through effective supervision and training.

Education

GED -

Online GED Program

Vocational Nursing

Career Care Institute
Moreno Valley
08.2023

Community Care & Rehabilitation
Riverside, CA
2023

Riverwalk Post-Acute
Riverside, CA
2023

Totally Kids Rehabilitation Center
Loma Linda, CA
2023

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Wound Care
  • Memory Care
  • Documentation of Vital Signs
  • Medication Administration
  • Hospice Care
  • Postmortem Care
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Assisted living
  • BLS Certification
  • Responding to patient concerns with sensitivity
  • Patient Advocate

Timeline

Medication Technician

Renaissance Village Rancho Belago
09.2019 - 08.2022

Med Tech/House Coordinator

Mountain Shadows Special Kids Homes
10.2013 - 03.2020

GED -

Online GED Program

Vocational Nursing

Career Care Institute

Community Care & Rehabilitation

Riverwalk Post-Acute

Totally Kids Rehabilitation Center

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